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Johnson to use ‘magic of averages’ to fix social care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson reiterated the Conservative election manifesto promise to fix social care in his keynote party conference speech.
Providers call for clarity as care home deaths inch higher
Care providers are calling on the government for greater clarity on key issues in the fight against Covid-19 as deaths from the virus in care homes inched higher.
Target Healthcare scores 6 per cent rise in annual profits
Scottish care home investor Target Healthcare REIT has reported a rise in annual profits of 5.8 per cent in the year to 30 June as portfolio rents increased by a fifth.
Amnesty launches public inquiry campaign on care home Covid response
Amnesty International has launched a campaign calling for an inquiry on care homes after a report claimed residents were abandoned to die during the early stages of the pandemic.
NCF: Care home cuts to infection control fund extremely unhelpful
The National Care Forum (NCF) has condemned an around 50 per cent cut to the government’s Infection Control Fund available to care homes amid a rise in Covid cases.
Care UK hits double top in Hampshire
Care UK has held topping out ceremonies to mark the end of building work at two care homes – Dashwood Manor and Ancasta Grove - in Hampshire.
Anchor Hanover, McCarthy & Stone bump elbows on £125m deal
Retirement community developer McCarthy & Stone and not-for-profit care provider Anchor Hanover have established a development partnership to deliver a range of ‘affordable for all’ later living communities across England.
QCS appoints director of insight & innovation
Care Quality Commission management service provider Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) has appointed Christine Asbury its new director of insight and innovation.
Government ‘to be taken to court over care home visits’
The government will be taken to court over care home visitor guidelines by John’s Campaign, according to media reports.
Barchester homes to trial arthritis drug as Covid treatment
Barchester Healthcare is to trial at its care homes a drug often used to treat arthritis as a potential way to tackle coronavirus.
Independent Care Group: allow tested visitors into homes
The Independent Care Group (ICG) has called on the government to allow a single nominated and tested visitor to see family members in care and nursing homes.
Leaders back launch of Championing Social Care initiative
Care leaders have backed the launch of the Championing Social Care initiative dedicated to recognising the work and value of the sector.
Women’s Budget Group thinktank calls for universal care service
The government should introduce a universal care service free at the point of use as part of a radical transformation of the British economy, according to the Women’s Budget Group (WBG).
Home Office committee tells government to boost carer pay
A key Home Office immigration committee has advised the government to boost social care pay to avoid a post-Brexit jobs shortfall when freedom of movement ends.
Lib Dems: Social care reform cannot wait any longer
The Liberal Democrats have urged the government to open cross-party talks on undertaking reform of the social care sector.
HC-One recruits infection control army to defend care homes
HC-One, the UK’s largest care provider, has established an ‘Infection Control Army’ to protect residents, staff and visitors against Covid-19.
Cera Care acquires Mears Care Scotland
UK technology-enabled home care provider Cera Care has acquired Mears Care Scotland in a multi-million pound deal.
Care homes urged to tap free NHS iPads
Care homes in England have been urged to apply for up to 11,000 free iPads being made available by the NHS to help residents stay connected to loved ones this winter.
Care residents, staff first in line to get Covid vaccine
Care home residents and staff will be the first to receive a Covid-19 vaccine when one is approved, according to official documents.
Aedifica snaps up East Sussex home from Hamberley for £14.5m
Belgian healthcare REIT Aedifica has agreed to buy an under-construction care home in East Sussex from Hamberley Care Homes for £14.5m.
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